Saracens rugby director Mark McCall reflected on another assured performance by fly-half Alex Lozowski after he marked his England squad call-up with a starring role against Bristol at Ashton Gate.
Lozowski claimed a try double and kicked two conversions in Saracens' bonus point 39-0 victory, as he shone less than 12 hours after being named by Eddie Jones in a 45-man England elite player group.
"It has been a bit of a whirlwind for Alex," McCall said.
"He was third choice at Wasps last season, but Owen (Farrell) has got an injury, and he has been chucked in at the deep end... read more

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